Tarut Castle…an artistic painting evoking the first urbanization in the Arabian Peninsula
The researcher and visual artist, Muhammad Al-Musali, documented the historical monuments Tarot Palace and its urban imaginations about 150 years ago, based on the narratives of contemporary elders.
He pointed out that the palace, whose history extends for more than a thousand years, was inhabited and included multiple sections, the most prominent of which was the “Deira’s vestibules,” which were closed after the evening prayer. Pointing out that “ Al-Musalli added that the oral narratives confirm that the bath contains five domes, with a large main dome in the middle, similar in design to the historical “Abu Louza” bath. He confirmed the presence of openings designated for steam to escape, which was precisely documented in the artwork. The heritage researcher revealed historical myths that refer to the arrival of the King of Sumer, “Gilgamesh,” to Ain and the Tarut Palace in search of the “water of life.” He stated that personal research suggests that Tarut is the original home of the palm tree, which constitutes an agricultural and historical legacy for the region. He stressed that the Tarut Palace, located in the “Deira” area, represents The first urbanization in the Arabian Peninsula, the Kingdom and the Arabian Gulf. Pointing out that this strategic location was visited by very ancient civilizations that left their mark on human history.Oral narratives
Historical Myths
